Hannibal, MO – Today Governor Jay Nixon announced that David N. Clayton has been appointedas Prosecuting Attorney for Marion County. Clayton fills the vacancy left by Tom Redington, whenRedington accepted an appointment as Associate Circuit Judge for Knox County in January.Doug Browne, assistant prosecutor has been managing the office in Redington’s absence.

"I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve the citizens of Marion County as their newProsecuting Attorney," states Clayton. "I pledge to work hard to improve the safety and securityof our community. I am thankful for Mr. Browne's years of service to our community and thankhim for helping with the transition. There is a lot of work to be done and I’m ready to get started.”

Clayton brings to the office an abundance of courtroom and trial experience. Previously employedas an attorney for 10 years with the Missouri State Public Defender System, Clayton hasexperience in dealing with the most serious of criminal cases.

David has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Westminster College and received his JurisDoctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. He and his wife Allison residein Hannibal and have one son. Active in the community, Clayton is a member of Holy FamilyChurch, Hannibal Lions Club, and the Missouri and 10th Circuit Bar Associations.